If you have formica countertops and are looking to paint them there are several types of paint that you can use.
Can you chalk paint formica countertops.
I would think chalk paint would work i just have never used it.
Depending on your preference you may prefer to use either oil or water based paints.
Annie sloan created the concoction making it thicker which requires less layers so you can paint faster.
It will cover it.
If you don t use a sealer you will be able to use it as a chalkboard but that obviously wasn t my intent.
To paint formica countertops you ll need to use a strong durable paint like laminate paint interior acrylic paint or a two part epoxy paint that s water based.
As long as you have properly prepared and primed the countertop either type of paint will work equally well.
Are stone kitchen countertops out of your budget.
Paint formica with your choice of paint and color.
After painting my cabinets i started thinking about painting my counter tops.
Treat it gentle and it will be fine.
Extra durable oil based paints may make a better pick for.
It may take several coats of paint but be patient.
I searched the internet to see if anyone had tried this but i wasn t able to find anything.
Sand it to rought it up then apply zinzer shellac.
Also i could write my coffee or my wine and a directional arrow in chalk to prevent mixups or have an ongoing shopping list on the backsplash.
We used to wholesale for bb frosch which is a chalk paint powder.
Plus it dries fast faster so you re done with the total task quickly.
With bbf you re able to add the powder to any existing paint to turn it into chalk paint.
I painted a formica top.
Once you have your paint apply 2 coats of a primer which will help the paint adhere to the countertops.
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You can top bonding primer with either oil based or water based paint.
After the paint is fully cured i waited a day add your sealer.
Clean with damp cloth.
Let the primer dry after each coat.
I wanted a very very matte look so that the countertop would look like soapstone.
Of course the buzz is all about the faux granite kits.
Then paint with chalk paint 2 coats then polly it several times.
I wasn t apposed to going that route but what i really wanted to do is paint them with annie sloan chalk paint.
In my opinion you can paint over just about any surface if you prep it correctly.